Dooyang Sapphire Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Dooyang sapphire Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
21 4 N,120 43 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 450 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | DOOYANG SAPPHIRE |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | KP |
| Length | 109.1 m |
| Width | 16.5 m |
| Draught | 6.7 |
| Tonnage | 3950 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Cargo | timber |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jan 10, 1992 |
| Original Detection Year | 1992 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH549/350/02 4.2.92 CREW WERE RESCUED IN 210400N, 12043E. (LL 11, 14, 15.1.92). IN ABOUT 500FMS. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 16, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
STARTED TO TAKE IN WATER IN NO.1 HOLD IN ROUGH SEAS WHILE ON PASSGE MIRI FOR INCHON. WAS LATER ABANDONED BY CREW AND PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK.
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